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Adrian Warren

Aussie boxer Paro stuns 'bogeyman' to claim world title

Queensland boxer Liam Paro has caused a huge upset by winning the IBF junior welterweight title. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Queenslander Liam Paro has produced one of the great performances in Australian boxing history, slaying the Puerto Rican "bogeyman" Subriel Matias to win the IBF junior welterweight title and set up a big fight back home.

The 28-year-old Australian southpaw was a massive underdog, but won 115-112 on two cards and 116-111 on the third in Manati, Puerto Rico.

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